Wickline, David G.

    David Grayson Wickline, 78, 103 Market Road, Bidwell, died Sunday, May 29, 1994 in Holzer Medical Center.
     Born March 27, 1916 in Rio Grande, son of the late Dave and Blanche Evans Wickline, he was a graduate of Rio Grande High School and became the owner of Wickline’s Grocery in Bidwell in 1944. He continued with the business until his death.
     Previously, he was a truck driver for the Evans Grocery Co., was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a member of the Bidwell United Methodist Church.
     Surviving are his wife, Helen Louise Dean Wickline, whom he married June 30, 1937, in Pomeroy; a son, David Dean (Rose) Wickline of Moundsville, W. Va.; a daughter Helen (Joanne) Raines of Bidwell; four grandchildren, Cindy (Keith) Wolfe, Kathy (Gary) Smith, Cherie (Bill) McClure and David Dean Wickline, Jr.; four great-grandchildren Darci Ann Roberts, Carissa Wolfe, and Nathan and Samantha McClure,; and a sister, Maxine (Evan) Evans of Columbus. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Wickline.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, with the Rev. Calvin Minnis and the Rev. J. R. Cox officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Rio Grande. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Post No. 161.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, May 31, 1994
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Wickline, Edna

Edna Williams Wickline
     Edna Williams Wickline, 78, of Rio Grande, the village former Postmistress, died early this morning at Holzer Medical Center following a long illness.
     She was born March 24, 1907 to the late John D. and Cora Ramier Williams and served as Postmistress for almost 30 years prior to her retirement on April 1, 1969.
     A member of the Calvary Baptist Church, she also was a member of the Rio Grande Garden Club and a piano and organ teacher.
     Survivors include one son, W. Donovan Wickline of Auburndale, FL; one daughter Mrs. Donald (Margaret Elizabeth) Wothe of Cincinnati, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Dana Wickline who died in 1964, three brothers and one sister.
     Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. William Clark officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 6-9 Friday. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Daniel Wuchte, Don Wothe, Jr., Dana Wothe, Bill Williams, Roger Baker, Paul Lloyd, Dwight Lloyd and Keith Cooper.

[Note: Died: Feb. 2, 1986]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wickline, Marlene

     Marlene Wickline, 40, Rio Grande, died Wednesday at 9 a.m. at St. Anthony Hospital, Columbus. She had been in failing health for seven years. The daughter of Wendell A. and Audrey (Petrie) Wickline, she was born November 21, 1939.
     Wickline is survived by three brothers: David, Gallipolis; Wendell Eugene, Springfield, O.; and Paul, Rio Grande; and four sisters: Mrs. David (Marilyn) Burns, New Albany, O.; Mrs. R. J. (Jolene) Oney, Reynoldsburg,; Mrs. Fred (Pat) Smith, Columbus; and Mrs. Sue Houck, Reynoldsburg.
     Wickline was a member of the Simpson United Methodist Church, Rio Grande. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Michael Berne officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Rio Grande. Pallbearers will be Rick Reese, David Wickline, Charles Wickline, Tony Weiher, Curtis Ramey and Bruce Scarberry.
     Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 6 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions should be sent to the building fund of Simpson United Methodist Church in care of Mildred Wickline, Rio Grande.

[Died 1980]

Gallipolis paper
1980
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Wickline, Mildred

     Mildred Lucille Wickline, 65, Rio Grande, died suddenly at 3:15 p.m. Monday in Holzer Medical Center.
     She retired in 1975 from the Gallipolis City Schools after teaching over 35 years. She was born Oct 5, 1914 in Ironton to George Davidson, Ironton, and the late Myrtle Tipton Davidson.
     She is survived by her husband, John, whom she married in 1937 in Grayson, Kentucky. One daughter, Mrs. Griff (Deanna) Cook, Jr, Rio Grande, and two granddaughters survive. One brother, Walter Davidson, Rio Grande, and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Lawson, Southpoint, and Mrs. John (Georgie) Burns, Ironton, survive.
     She was a member of Simpson Chapel United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer and Sunday school teacher. She was President of the Simpson Chapel Uited Methodist Women, membership chairman of the Athens District UMW, a member of the Atwood Club, Delta Kappa Gramma, the Order of Eastern Star at Centerville and a volunteer at Holzer Medical Center.
She graduated from Rio Grande college in 1947 and received her Masters from the University of Wyoming in 1967.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday from Simpson United Methodist Church, with Rev. Michael Berne officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church one hour before services.
     Friends may call at Waugh-Halley-Wood from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Simpson Chapel Memorial Fund in care of Rev. Michael Berne, Rio Grande.

[Died Aug 18, 1980]
Gallipolis paper
August 1980
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Wigal, Alta Jean

Mrs. Wigal of Cheshire Dies
     Funeral services for Mrs. Alta Jean Wigal, Rt. 1, Cheshire, 35, who died unexpectedly at her residence Sunday morning will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Addison Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter Patterson officiating. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery at Cheshire.
     She was born Jan. 11, 1933, at Glenville, W. Va. Survivors include her husband, Chester; three daughters, Glenna, Sharon and Wanda; a son, Chester, Jr., all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant McCune, and a brother, John, all at Cheshire.
     Friends may call at the Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday when the body will be taken to the church.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, April 22, 1968
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Wigner, Daniel M.

Death of D. M. Wigner
     We are called upon to record the death of Mr. Daniel M. Wigner, of Green Township, which sad event took place at his home Friday morning, January 18th at 7 o’clock and after an illness of only one week to-day with pneumonia. He was aged 65 years and 7 months and was one of the most respected citizens of this county and a very dear old friend of the writer.
     The funeral services were conducted at his late residence, Sunday, at 10 o’clock, by Rev. John W. McCormick, one of his old friends and neighbors, the burial following by Wetherholt at the Hulbert graveyard, not far from his late home.
     Mr. Wigner was a jolly, companionable man that every one liked, and he was respected for his sterling qualities of character, being honest, upright, peaceable, and loyal in all of his friendships. He was an ardent Republican, but not offensive to any one, no matter how much he differed with them.
     He was born and raised in this county, and leaves a widow, two daughters, Misses Alice and Mary, and son Charles, single at home, and sons John and James and married daughter, Mrs. Geo. Waddell, of Raccoon township.
     The family will have the sympathy of all in their sorrowful bereavement.

The Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, January 23, 1895
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Wigner, Minta

Minta Wigner Dies At 87
     Mrs. Minta A. Wigner, 87, widow of Charles D. Wigner, died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hollis McCormick, 147 Second Ave. Mrs. Wigner had been in ill health since Oct. 12, 1952, and had suffered a series of strokes since that time. Her condition had been serious for the past week.
     She was a native of Perry twp., where she was born on March 25, 1871, the daughter of the late Henry C. and Emily Davis Skinner. She was married to Charles Wigner on Dec. 25, 1894 at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Davis, who had reared her following her mother’s death when she was a child. Mr. Wigner, who was a former auto dealer in Gallipolis preceded her in death in 1939. 
     They spent their early married life in Green twp., coming to Gallipolis in 1920. Surviving that union are two daughters and a son, Mrs. Heber (Ruth) Watts of Columbus, Mrs. Hollis (Nan) McCormick of Gallipolis and Daniel C. Wigner of Jackson. There are two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. They were Charles and Aaron Skinner, Mrs. Ed (Parma) White and Mrs. Ellis (Lillie) Jones.
     Mrs. Wigner was a member of Alexander Methodist Church, and while a resident of Gallipolis was an attendant and active worker in Grace Methodist Church.
     Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the C. J. Waugh Funeral Home. Rev. L. A. Donnally of Cincinnati, former pastor of Grace Methodist Church will officiate and burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today and until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, August 4, 1958
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                  Top of Page

Wigner, Nan

MRS. NAN WIGNER DEAD
     Mrs. Nan Wigner of near Cora, died this afternoon (sic) from a complication of diseases, aged 70 years. She leaves four brothers, John, Peter, Lew and Henry Smeltzer and one sister, Mrs. John Swigert of Gallipolis. She leaves three sons and three daughters, John and James Wigner of Gallipolis, and Charles at home, Mrs. Geo. Waddell, Mrs. Alice Chamberlain of Cincinnati, and Mary at home.
     Mrs. Wigner's funeral will take place Monday afternoon from her late home, Rev. John W. McCormick will likely conduct the services and Wetherholt will have charge of the burial which will be in the Hulbert graveyard. (Mrs. Wigner's death occurred on September 14.)

The Gallipolis Weekly Tribune
September 20 1907
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer

Wilcox, Howard

Lightning Kills Boy
     During the mild shower of Saturday mid-afternoon, Howard Wilcox, aged 18, employed on the D. C. Roush dairy farm, east of Columbus near the Columbus Country club, was struck by lightning and instantly killed. The boy was riding horse back over the farm, going after the cows of the dairy, when both horse and rider were killed. Wilcox was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wilcox of Vinton and has been working this summer at the Roush Dairy. Burial at Vinton Monday.

Gallipolis Journal
Aug 31, 1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Wilcox, Rebecca

Mrs. Stephen Wilcox
     Mrs. Rebecca Wilcox, widow of the late Stephen Wilcox, died at Vinton on last Saturday, aged about 75 years. The funeral and burial occurred on Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Fulton, assisted by Rev. Parkins and Rev. Simmons. Mrs. Wilcox leaves two sons, Messrs. Geo. W. and Alfred Wilcox, and three daughters, Mrs. James Daniels, of Jackson County; Mrs. Stephen Perkins and Miss Rebecca Wilcox. The deceased was a woman who enjoyed the friendship and respect of all who knew her, and she was a conscientious Christian. Her death has cast a gloom over the entire community. The funeral services were very largely attended.

Gallia Times
October 22, 1898
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                          Top of Page

Wilcoxen, Amos

Amos Wilcoxen Passes at Home Near Stafford School
     Amos Wilcoxen, aged 60, died suddenly at his home just off the Portsmouth Rd. near the Stafford Schoolhouse, Thurs. about 11 p.m. While Mr. Wilcoxen was able to be about, he had not been in the best of health for some time. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. at his late home by Rev. Ira Sheets. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cem. under the direction of A. E. Tope.
     Mr. Wilcoxen is survived by his wife and eight children; Rodney of South Charleston, Ersel of Ironton, Mrs. Merle Melford of Springfield, Mrs. Lottie Thivener of Northup; Mrs. Ollie Saunders and Dewey Wilcoxen of this city, and Clarence and Millie at home. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Emory Saunders of Cheshire.

[Note: Date of death 11 Dec 1930. Amos Wilcoxon, born 22 Feb 1870 in Guyan, Gallia, Ohio, was the son of Sutton Wilcoxon and Mary Susannah Sheets. Grandparents were Henry H. Wilcoxon and Nancy A. Leggett, and Samuel H. Sheets and Delilah Caldwell.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, 15 Dec 1930
Submitted by Judy Righthouse Free, g grandniece

Wilcoxon, Emily Susan

Mrs. Wilcoxson, 81 Died Last Night
Widow of Amos Wilcoxen, Formerly Lived at Lecta
     Mrs. Emily Susan Wilcoxon, aged 81, died about 10:30 Sun. night at her home on the Portsmouth Rd. She had suffered a heart attack about an hour before.
     Mrs. Wilcoxon was a native of Lawrence Co. and spent the greater part of her life near Lecta. She was the widow of Amos Wilcoxon who died about fourteen yrs. ago.
     They are survived by these sons and daughters, Ersel of Ironton, Roddie Wilcoxon and Mrs. Roy Mefford of Woodstock; Mrs. Millie Clagg at home; Mrs. Emmett Saunders, Mrs. Roy Thivener; Dewey and Clarence Wilcoxon of this city. She also leaves three brothers, T. W. Saunders of Gallipolis, Grant and Gideon Saunders of Crown City.
     Funeral services are tentatively set for Wed. afternoon but will not be known definitely until the arrival of the absent sons and daughter. Arrangements are in charge of George J. Wetherholt and Sons and burial will be at Mound Hill.

[Note: Many spellings of Wilcoxon within this article. Emily Susan Wilcoxon, born 14 Oct 1863, Lawrence County, was the daughter of Joseph O. Saunders and Sarah Sheets. Grandparents were William Saunders and Sarah Strong, and William F. Sheets and Elizabeth Henry. Date of death 05 Nov 1944.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, 06 Nov 1944
Submitted by Judy Righthouse Free, g grandniece of the husband                     Top of Page

Will, Gwendolyn

     Gwendolyn Will, 81, of Rt. 1, Gallipolis, died Saturday morning, at Holzer Medical Center following a long illness. A member of Bethel Church and Bladen Ladies Aid, she was born Nov 28, 1900 in Bladen to the late James and Willa Hanley Barker.
     She is survived by one son, Earl Will of Marietta; one daughter, Mrs. Victor (Geraldine) Hager of Rt. 1, Gallipolis; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her husband, Russell Roscoe Will, and an infant brother preceded her in death.
     Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller's Home For Funerals with Rev. Charles Burchfield officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Lonnie Burger, Harold Broyles, Jim Eskew, Robbie Halley, Roger Oliver, Pat Hager, Mike Hager and Walter Vance.

[Note: Died June 1, 1986]

Gallipolis paper
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Williams, Alphonsine Niday

     Falling at her home in this city on Oct. 21 and breaking her hip Mrs. Alphonsine Niday Williams, widow of Dr. S. W. Williams, died of her injuries in Holzer hospital on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20, 1935, almost a month later. She would have reached her 80th birthday on Jan. 29.
     Funeral services were held at her late residence on Court street in this city Friday afternoon by Rev. H. H. Wilbur, with interment following in Mound Hill cemetery.
     Mrs. Williams was born in Gallipolis, the eldest of the ten children of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh C. Niday. On June 6, 1884, she was united in marriage with Dr. Williams, and they took up their residence in Mercerville, where he won an enviable reputation as a practitioner. They removed to this city permanently in 1919, where Dr. Williams died four years later. One son survives them. Dr. J. Stanley Williams of Massillon, Ohio.
     Three brothers and two sisters survive Mrs. Williams. They are Attorney John L. Niday of Boise, Idaho, F. B. Niday and Joseph Niday of Mercerville, Mrs. Viola Rodgers of Houston, Texas, and Mrs. R. R. Denney of Bidwell.
     Mrs. Williams was a member of the Baptist church at Mercerville and was a splendid Christian woman with a wide circle of friends who sincerely mourn their loss.

Gallipolis paper
November 20, 1935
Transcribed by Irene Blamer

Williams, Ann M

     Mrs. Ann M. Williams, widow of the late James Williams, of lower Second Ave., died Sunday evening at 10, at her residence. She is survived by a grandson, Dr. James Williams of Cincinnati.
     She is the last of the large family of Alexanders who came to this city about 1858, of whom the late Capt. J. M. Alexander was a member. Mrs. Williams was in her 82nd year.
     The funeral will be at her late residence Thursday at 1 P.M. and burial at Mound Hill beside her late husband and son Archie.

[Note: Born July 17, 1832 - Died Aug 27, 1916 per death certificate]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Aug 28, 1916
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Williams, Annie

Annie Williams Died Suddenly This Morning
     Mrs. Annie Eliza Williams died quite suddenly at 8:45 this morning at her home near Thivener (Gallipolis R.D.2). Her age was 68 years, 8 months, 28 days.
     Mrs. Willliams was the daughter of Marion and Jane Neal Boster and it is believed that her whole life was spent in this county.
     Her husband, Alfred Williams, died about 20 years ago. They are survived by these children: Noah Williams, a World War soldier, who lived with his mother; Belle, wife of Brisco Baldwin, Gallipolis R. D. 2; Frances, wife of Joseph T. Wooten of West Liberty, Ohio. There are seven grandchildren and Mrs. Williams is survived by a brother, James Boster who lived with her.
     Friends may call at the home after 6 o'clock this evening to view the features of the departed. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at Elizabeth Chapel, of which she was a member.

[Note: dates from stone at St. Nick cemetery, Clay Twp., 1873-1942]

Gallipolis newspaper
1942
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                         Top of Page

Williams, Arch

He Sweetly Sleeps
Mr. Arch Williams, A Well Known Citizen, Dead.
     Mr. Arch Williams died Wednesday morning, May 1, 1895, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Williams, on Second street.
     He had been ill for a long time and death was a release from his sufferings. He was a boiler-maker by trade and for the past ten years had been employed in the capacity of foreman of the boiler manufacturing department at Enos, Hill & Co.'s foundry. The deceased was a hard worker and a valulable employe.
     Mr. Williams was born at Wheeling, W. Va., December 16, 1853, and removed to this city with his parents, where he met and married Miss Cora Myers, daughter of Mrs. Christena Myers, one of our pioneer residents. Two children were born to them. Mrs. Williams and an infant child died several years ago, leaving a son, Mr. James Williams, who with [undecipherable text].
     The funeral services were held at the family residence Friday afternoon by Rev. B. F. Jackson. Undertaker Wetherholt deposited the remains in their last resting place at Mound Hill cemetery.

Gallipolis Journal
Sat. May 4, 1895
Vol. LX, No. 25
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Williams, Bertie Cecil

In Memory of Bertie Cecil Williams
     The voice of bereavement is the same the world over--the sense of pain at parting; and its only relief is that others have suffered the same. Little Bertie was accustomed to listen to this piece, read to him by his mother and in a short time departed, to be himself the subject of the sad lamentation:

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Williams, Charles T.

Chas. Williams Dies at Home Sunday Noon
Funeral Services Will Be Conducted by Rev. H. M. Smith at 2 Tuesday
     Charles T. Williams, who was in his 66th year, died at noon on Sunday at his home about a mile this side of Bulaville on the Mill Creek road.
     His death is believed to have followed by a few hours the suicide of John H. Mink of the same township (Addison) a few miles away.
     Like Mr. Mink, Mr. Williams was born and reared and spent his life in that township. He was a son of Miles Williams. He had been in poor health for two years and his death resulted from a third stroke of paralysis, previous strokes having made him nearly helpless.
     Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, formerly Etta Rowley, and five children: John W. of Carey; Mrs. Harvey Cole and Mrs. Sherritt Eatherton, both of Mt. Blanchard; Mrs. Sam Nicholas of Plain City, and Chauncey of Toledo.
     There are 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also, one sister Mrs. John McCann of Chillicothe.
Mr. Williams was a member of the Baptist church, D. of A., and Jr. O.U.A.M.
     Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. H. M. Smith at 2 o’clock Tuesday at the Bulaville church. Burial there by A. E. Tope.

[Note: Headlines for the day concerned the suicide of John H. Mink. This appears to be the only reason for the mention of him in the obituary.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 16, 1937
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                          Top of Page

Williams, Clarence Lowell

     Clarence Lowell Williams, 76, of Whipple, Ohio, died Oct. 29, 1993 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, W. Va.
     Born Jan. 30, 1917 in Crown City, Ohio, he was the son of E. M. and Effie (Sims) Williams. He had been a truck driver and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Aurelius Lodge 308 F&AM in Macksburg, Ohio Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge, American Union Chapter 1 R.A.M., Marietta Council 78 R&SM, Marietta Commandry 50 Knights Templar, Hillbillie Degree Clan 8, Aladdin Temple Shrine, O.E.S. Aurelius Chapter 60, Marietta Shrine Club Monroe County Shrine Club, Loyal Order of Moose 1823, Legion of the Moose 192 in Chillicothe, Ohio, B.P.O.E. 477, Fraternal Order of Eagles 458, and the Gallia County Senior Citizens Center. He was also a member of American Legion 418 in Dexter City, Ohio, 40 et 8 Voiture 389, V.F.W. Post 5108, and U.S.L.S.T. Association, West Virginia Chapter. He was past president of the Washington County Fish & Game Association.
     He was married to Lillian Shaw, who preceded him in death on June 3, 1975. He is survived by sons, Richard L. of Whipple, Ohio, and L. Roger Williams of Coshocton, Ohio; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brothers Alva Williams of Florida and Dwight Williams of Columbus; sister, Mildred Jenkens of Gallipolis. He was also preceded in death by son, Gerald, sister Marjorie Gatewood, and granddaughter, Beth Williams.
     Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at the Hadley Funeral Home in Marietta, Ohio, with graveside service at 2:30 p.m. MonDAY, at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Mercerville, Ohio. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. SaturDAY, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of donor's choice.

Akron Beacon Journal (OH)
October 30, 1993
Transcribed by Eve Hughes

Williams, Dolph

Dolph Williams, C. City Marshal, Dies Saturday
Remembered by Many as Singer--Funeral Services Held At Crown City This Afternoon.
     Dolph C. Williams, marshal of Crown City, died at his home there at about 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon.  For nearly a year he had suffered from heart trouble and dropsy and had been rather critically ill for the last two months.  Mr. Williams, who had a legion of friends in this county, would have been 47 years old on Nov. 27.  He was a son of the late John Preston Williams and was born and reared in Guyan tp. Some 15 years ago he was employed at the O.H.E. but for the last three years had served as marshal of Crown City.  Scores of persons will remember him as a tenor singer.  He was not musically inclined, but had he been, a great career may have been possible for him, for his voice was one of extraordinary tone.
     Brother of J. M. Williams
Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Oma Stevers, daughter of J. L. Stevers, former county commissioner; two sons, Chauncey and John Merideth; his mother, Mrs. John P. Williams, also of Crown City; one brother, John M. Williams, Gallipolis; who is connected with Payne Motor Sales; three sisters, Mrs. H. Emzy Haskins and Mrs. Charles Hall, Crown City, and Mrs. Lawrence J. Rood, Huntington. 
     Funeral services at 2 o'clock today in the Crown City M. E. church, of which Mr. Williams was a member, with Rev. Powell in charge.  Burial by Stevers Funeral Service.  The pall bearers were all cousins of the decedent: Irvin Williams, Louisa, KY; Earl Williams, Huntington; Clarence Williams, Chesapeake; Irvin Williams, Bladen; Cornie and Elijah Williams, Crown City.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune 
14 November 1932
Transcribed by Eve Hughes                                                                            Top of Page

Williams, Effie Viola
     
     Effie Viola Williams, 82, a resident of 517 Fourth Avenue, died at 8:30 a.m., Saturday at her home. She had been in falling heath several years. She was born Jan. 5, 1894 daughter of the late Burl Sims and Eliza Williams Sims. She married Elijah Williams in June, 1911 in Gallia County. He died on June 25, 1975.
     She is survived by two daughters and three sons. Mrs. Monroe (Marjorie) Gatewood and Mrs. Mildred  Hardway, both Gallipolis and Clarence Williams, Whipple, Ohio, Alva Williams, Wadsworth, Ohio, Dwight Williams, Columbus, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and one brother Wilbur Sims, Crown City. Three brothers and five sisters preceded her in death.
     She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Waugh-Halley Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Cole officiating. Burial will be in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Monday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 16, 1976
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood

Williams, Elijah M.

     Elijah M. Williams, 81, a resident of 517 Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis, died at 11:05 p.m., Wednesday in Holzer Medial Center. He had been in serious condition the past five days.
     Mr. Williams was a retired Gallipolis State Institute employee. He was born 0ct. 18, 1893, in Crown City, son of the late Benjamin and Rebecca Watts Williams.
     He is survived by his wife, Effie Sims Williams whom he married in June, 1911. The following children survive: Mrs. Monroe (Marjorie) Gatewood, Gallipolis, Mrs. Mildred Hardway, Gallipolis, Clarence Williams, Whipple, Ohio, Alva Williams Wadsworth, Ohio, and Dwight Williams, Columbus. Twelve Grand, 16 great-grand and one great-great-grandchild survive. One brother Cornie Williams, Crown City survives. One sister and two brothers precede him in death.
     He spent all of his life in Gallia County. He attended the First Baptist Church.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley and Rev. Harry Cole officiating. Burial will be in Crown City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 26, 1975
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood                                                                        Top of Page

Williams, Elijah Sylvester

     Elijah Sylvester Williams died at 5:30 AM - just one day before his 80th birth anniversary - at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. L. Stevers, Mercerville. Ill for two years of cancer, (the retired farmer) had lived with his Mercerville daughter much of that time.
     Born Feb. 10, 1870, in Crown City to Elijah and Eliza Griffith Williams, the decedent married Alice Henry, who died in 1933. Three of his children also preceded him in death: Mrs Henry (Ruby) Burcham, Scottown; Clyde Williams, Columbus, and in infancy, Ethel.
     Surviving children are Mrs. F. L. (Blanche) Stevers, Mercerville; Mrs. Brady (Darlene) Sheets, Bladen; Sam Williams, Rutland; Mrs. Emmett (Eliza) Wells, Rainford Williams, and John Williams, Columbus. Twenty-seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces ans nephews survive. A Crown City brother and sister survive: Charles Williams and Ella Eckhart.
     Friends may call at the Stevers residence after 5 PM today. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday from the Crown City Methodist Church, the Rev. Earl Cremeens officiating, and Stevers will bury his father-in-law in Crown City Cemetery.

[Note: From stone 1870 - 1950; 10 Feb. 1870 - 09 Feb. 1950]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Transcribed by Jean Yount

Williams, Emma

Mrs. Will Williams Dies
     Mrs. Emma Williams, wife of William Williams, died Sunday morning at her home, 24 Neil avenue, after an illness of seven weeks. Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late David and Mariah Wright Keeler, and was sixty-one years old. She was married Aug. 18, 1895. She was an active member of the Baptist church where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p. m. by Rev. George Sagen. Burial will be in Rife cemetery under the auspices of the Daughters of America. Arrangements are in charge of Wetherholt and Entsminger.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 1, 1931
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                          Top of Page

Williams, Etta

     Mrs. Etta Williams, aged about 26 years, died at her home, near Chambersburg, on Tuesday morning, after a brief illness with inflammation of the bowels. She was the wife of Prof. J. G. Williams, and a daughter of Mr. W. F. Cole. Her death is a great shock to her many friends. She leaves three small children, the youngest but two months old. The funeral was held on Wednesday and the interment was at Clay Chapel, by Wetherholt.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, October 21, 1893
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Williams, Frank

Frank Williams Former Teacher Died Wednesday
Born and Reared in This County, and Gained Prominence in Lawrence--Funeral Today
     I. Frank Williams, 62, a native of this county, with many relatives in Guyan Township and here, died at his home in Proctorville Wednesday forenoon. He had been ill 10 months and his condition became critical on Monday.
     Mr. Williams taught school for a quarter of a century, had served as mayor of Proctorville, and in 1916 was elected a member of the legislature from Lawrence County. He was a first cousin of Mrs. Farnum Haskins and of H.W. Sowards and was a nephew of the late Isaac Floyd Chapman. He was a son of the late Elijah Williams.
     The Williams family moved to Proctorville 24 years ago. He belonged to the Masons, Knights of Golden Eagles and American Mechanics. He is survived by his widow, Margaret Fulks Williams, a daughter of William Fulks, four sons, I. Frank, Harlow, Lewis and Hartley Williams, all of Proctorville; two daughters, Mrs. Olive Blankenship of Huntington and Mrs. Bernice Staley of Proctorville; three brothers, Martin Williams of Huntington; Oliver A. Williams of Crown City, and one sister Mrs. Goldie Jones of Huntington.      Funeral services at 2:30 Friday at the Proctorville Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. E. T. Steele, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at Rome cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, 29 September 1932
Submitted by Eve Hughes

Williams, George T.

George T. Williams, 77 Died at O.H.E. Thursday
Had Been Employed There Seventeen Years
     In the death of George T. Williams Thursday evening one of the city's most widely known citizens passes. Born in Kanawha county, West Virginia, 77 years ago, he came to Gallipolis with his parents at the age of six and had lived here ever since. He had been an employee of the O.H.E. for the past seventeen years and had been confined in the hospital of that institution for more than four months, during his last illness, where he was given every care. He was the last of his immediate family, his only near relative being a niece, Mrs. John G. Charles of PIttsburgh, Pa., and her daughter, Mrs. John R. Williams, of Cincinnati, and three sons, John L., Edward and Eugene Charles, also of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Charles has been here at his bedside for several weeks and her daughter Mrs. Williams arrived Friday. The Independent Order of Red Men of which lodge he was a devoted member will have charge of the funeral services to be held at his late home, 554 Third Ave., Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Burial in Pine Street cemetery in charge of W.N. Hayward.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 9, 1927
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                          Top of Page

Williams, George

George Williams Dead
     George W. Williams was born July 4, 1829 and died Jan 7, 1920, aged 90 years, 6 months and 3 days. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth White Sept. 20, 1855. To this union were born the following children, L. D., Ransome, Jonathan, George, William W., Thomas and Alfred H. The son Ransome died at the age of four, and Mrs. Williams Feb 22, 1918. Besides his six sons he leaves 30 grand children and 3 great-grandchildren.
     Mr. Williams was always a strong, robust man and had never needed the services of a physician in all his long life. He was converted and united with the Providence Church in 1858, and lived a consistent Christian until his death.

[Note: Buried in St. Nick Cemetery in Clay Twp.]

Gallipolis paper
Jan. 7, 1920
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Williams, Henry

     Henry Williams of Chapman Mills died at the Huntington Hospital Monday April 19, 1909.  He was taken there Saturday evening to be operated on for appendicitis. The operation was performed Sunday, and his brothers returned hopeful of his recovery, but he could not stand the shock and passed away. He was the son of Elijah and was a bright, intelligent young man with many friends.
      Besides his father, he leaves five brothers and four sisters to mourn their loss. The burial was at Good Hope Cemetery.

[Note: (John) Henry was the son of Elijah F. and (Nancy) Ellen Chapman Williams.  He was about 22 when he died.  His brothers and sisters included: Taddie, Jesse L., Myrtle E., Eva D., Edward, Oliver A., Nellie V., George E., and Lucinda.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday April 23 1909
Transribed by Eve Hughes                                                                             Top of Page

Williams, John P.

Death of John P. Williams
     Mr. John Preston Williams died at his home in Crown City Thursday Nov. 20, 1924, after being in failing health for several months at the age of 68 years. He leaves his widow and two sons and three daughters, one son Alva preceding him in death two years ago, Mrs. Chas. Hall, Mrs. H. E. Haskins, and Dolph Williams of Crown City, Mrs. Lawrence Rood of Huntington and John Williams of Gallipolis. Funeral services were held (this) Friday at 2 p.m. at Crown City, burial in charge of Undertaker Stevers.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
28 November 1924
Submitted by Eve Hughes                                                                              Top of Page

Williams, L. A.

DEATH CLAIMS L. A. WILLIAMS, 70, PHYSICIAN
Native of Guyan and Widely Known in Gallia and Lawrence; Funeral Sunday at Miller
     Dr. L. A. Williams, aged 70, and a native of Guyan tp. died at 11 o'clock at his home 2618 Collins avenue, Huntington. He had been ill but a few weeks, though for a long period some years back his health was very poor.
     Dr. Williams was an uncle of John Williams, Ford salesman of this city. He practiced medicine at Miller for a number of years and was then an active figure in Lawrence county and Tenth district politics. From there, he moved to Barboursville, but had lived in Huntington for about 20 years. Lewis Augustus Williams was born in April, 1864, the youngest son of the late John Williams of Crown City R.D. He married America Saunders, who was a daughter of the late John H. Saunders and who is a sister of Chauncey F. Saunders, and Mrs. Curtis Houck of Crown City R.D. She and three children, all married, survive: Irvin and Earl, Huntington, and Maude. There are also one brother and two sisters, James H. and Mrs. Elizabeth Jefferson, Huntington, and Oletha, widow of John Murray, Crown City.
     Funeral services will be held at Miller at 2 o'clock Sunday. Burial also there. Dr. Williams was a Mason and a member of the United Brethren church. He is remembered here as a genial, likable, active man. A wide circle of friends in Gallia, Lawrence and Cabell counties will be sorry to hear of his death.

The Gallipolis Tribune
Friday December 28, 1934
Contributed by Eve Hughes

Williams, Lewis

Lewis Williams Dies This Morn At Crown City
Funeral To Be Held 2 Wednesday--Leaves 46 Descendants.
     Lewis Benjamin Williams died at 1:35 this morning at his home in Crown City, after a two-months illness. He was a lifelong and well-known resident of that community and his age was 76 years 7 months and 2 days.
     Surviving children are Mrs. Carrie Fleure and Cornie Williams, both of Crown City; Irwin Williams, Huntington, and Elijah Williams, Racine. His wife, Rebecca Watts Willliams, and a son, Clarence, preceded him in death. Survivors include 25 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, and these two brothers and two sisters: C. W. and L. S. Williams, Mrs. Ed Eckhardt and Mrs. Mary Cooper, all of Crown City.
     Funeral services will be held at the Crown City Methodist church at 2 o'clock Wednesday, with Rev. Ona Williams, assisted by Rev. Mr. Curry, in charge. Burial in Crown City cemetery by Stevers.

[Note: dates from stone in Crown City Cemetery, Guyan Twp., 1864-1940]

Gallipolis newspaper
1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Williams, Lewis Benjamin

     Lewis Benjamin Williams was born near Crown City, Ohio January 12, 1864. Died at his home near the place of his birth, August 13, 1940, being at the time of his death, 76 years, 7 months and 1 day of age. His illness was of several months duration, but his children, neighbors and other relatives ministered to his every want and the end came peacefully.
My Williams was the son of the late Elijah Williams, a substantial citizen and pioneer of this community.
     In the year 1883, Mr. Williams was married to Rebecca Watts, who preceded him in death, May 14, 1932. Five children were born to this union, one of whom, Clarence Williams, died March 1, this year. The surviving children are Mrs. Carrie Fleure and Cornie Williams of Crown City, Irvin Williams of Huntington, and Elijah Williams of Racine. Other relatives are 25 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two brothers, Sylvester and Charles and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Eckhart and Mrs. Mary Cooper, all of Crown City.
    “Uncle Ben” as he was known to everyone, spent the greater part of his life around Crown City and was engaged chiefly in farming. He was an honorable and upright citizen of the community and an accommodating neighbor and friend. He was of a genial disposition and always had a friendly greeting for everyone, a remarkable trail of character in that family.
     His death will cause profound sorrow throughout the community where he lived so long and his presence among us will be sadly missed.
    “When we asunder part, it gives us inward pain; but we shall still be joined in heart and hope to meet again.

Unknown newspaper
August 1940
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood                                                                        Top of Page

Williams, Lucy

Mrs. Lucy Williams Dies Monday Evening
Life Long Gallia County Resident Lacking 5 Days of Reaching 90th Birthday
     Mrs. Lucy Williams, widow of James K. Williams passed away Monday evening at 6:30 at her home on first ave., lacking 5 days of reaching her 90th birthday. She had been ill since the first of July due to the infirmities of her advanced age, but had a stroke of paralysis Saturday morning which hastened the end.
     Mrs. Williams was born on a farm Sept. 8, 1838, the daughter of Uriah and Nancy Vermillion. She was united in marriage March 20th, 1864 with James K. Williams, who died January 7, 1890 and had lived all her married life in Gallia county near Bathesda church and since Nov. 3rd, 1885 in Gallipolis and for the past 37 years at her home at 521 first ave.
     She was the mother of 8 children, of whom the following survive, Mrs. J. T. Weed and John H. Williams of Columbus, Ohio, Arius K. Williams, Cincinnati, O., Mrs. Edith Nida and Miss Flora Williams, this city, 8 grand children and 4 great grand children.
     Funeral services will be conducted at the home Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock by Rev. A. H. Beardsley with burial following at Bethesda by Albert E. Tope.

[NOTE: Died September 3, 1928]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 4, 1928
Transcribed by Romaine Smith

Williams, Mary Cammon

Mrs. Williams Claimed at 74
     Mrs. Mary Cammon Williams, 74, an evangelist, who resided at Bidwell died at 8:05 p.m. Thursday in Holzer Hospital, where she had been hospitalized for nine days. She had been in failing health for two years, and her condition had been serious for two weeks.
     Mrs. Williams was born in Summerville, Ga. Feb. 5, 1891, one of nine children born to the late William and Josie Hardwick Cammon. Her marriage was to Mack Williams of Savannah, Ga., who preceded her in death in 1952. They spent most of their married life in West Virginia, where Mr. Williams was a miner, and they came to Gallia county in 1945 and settled in the Rodney community.
     She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Moses (Ada) Hairston of Bidwell, and several nieces and nephews.  
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. (EST) Sunday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Noble Russell of Vinton will officiate, and burial will be in Pine Street cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday afternoon and until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, June 11, 1965
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Williams, Miles

Miles Williams
     Miles Williams, living near Bulaville, dropped dead in the store of D. E. Sawyers on Tuesday evening last. He was about 50 years of age, had served in the Confederate army and came from Giles County, Va. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral services were held on Thursday.

April 21, 1894
Gallipolis Bulletin
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Williams, Paul

Athens Messenger
July 13, 1952
Contributed by Joyce Robinson                                                                      Top of Page

Wiseman, Ernest M.

Ernest M. Wiseman
     Ernest Merrill "Ike" Wiseman, 64, of 417 First Avenue, Gallipolis, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1991, at Holzer Medical Center.
    He was born March 8, 1926, at Cadmus, son of the late Ernest N. and Alice Clyse Wiseman. He married Kathryn Edwards, August 27, 1950, at Jackson and she survives with one son, David Wiseman of Gallipolis; two daughters, Mrs. Jan Doolittle of Gallipolis and Mrs. Thomas (Tami) Van Auker of Akron; one brother John C. Wiseman of Pt. Pleasant, WV; three sisters, Mrs.I. E.. (Betty) Brown of Minford, Mrs. Richard (Hope) Davisson of Richmondale and Mrs. David (Rosena) Rees of Rio Grande. He was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Wiseman.
     Mr. Wiseman received his B.S. Degree, secondary education from Rio Grand College and attended the Ohio State University; he coached basketball in Tuscarawas County Southern High School, Meigs County; was named one of the top ten Ohio coaches by the United Press in 1953.
     In 1955, he became a special agent for the Prudential Life Insurance Company, Portsmouth and held the position of District Manger. In 1959, he joined Wiseman Agency selling insurance and real estate. He later mainly specialized in real estate, retiring from the Wiseman Real Estate, Inc. in 1989.
     He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Cliffside Golf Course, where he was a co-recipient of the Primer Mover Award, Thurman F & AM Lodge, Gallipollis Shrine Club, Knights Templar, Gallipolis BPOE, the Gallipolis Chamber of commerce and the Gallipolis Retail Merchants Association.
     Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Hefner and Rev. Al MacKenzie officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Thursday from 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Cancer Research c/o Pat Boyer, 200 Second Avenue, Gallipolis or Cliffside Golf Course, Beautification Project c/o Dave Shaffer 100 Cliffside Drive, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.

Gallipolis Paper
Feb. 6, 1991
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wiseman, Julia Stewart

Mrs. Lewis A. Wiseman
     Mrs. Julia Stewart Wiseman, passed to her rest about 3:30 o’clock Wednesday morning, December 15, 1926 at her home, 29 Vinton Avenue. She had been ill for several weeks and was surrounded by her own immediate family during her last hours. She went to her Fathers’ Home, calm and unafraid, trusting and confident of the future, and recognizant of her loved ones with whom she talked in beautiful terms of her going away.
     She was born 66 years ago on May __, 1860 at Waterloo in Lawrence County, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Stewart. On December 14, 1883, she became the bride of Lewis Allen Wiseman, and the day before she passed away, was the 44th Anniversary of their wedding. She lived near the home of her birthplace, until about 10 years ago, when, with her family she moved to Rio Grande, coming to Gallipolis after three years residence.
     To this union were born the following children: Dovie J. Wiseman who married Reuben Phillips, and resides at Northup, Ohio; Anna, who lives at home; Orlyn Wiseman, who married Pearl Bradshay and resides at Jeffersonville, Ohio; Olive Flo Wiseman, who married Edwin Davis and resides at Oak Hill, Ohio.
     She is survived by her husband, Lewis Allen Wiseman, her sister, Miss Janie Stewart of Waterloo, the above mentioned children and the following grandchildren: May Phillips Haskins, Marjorie Phillips, Clayton Phillips, Ina Pearl Phillips, Elizabeth Jean Phillips, Orlyn W. Davis and Dorothy Davis. One grandchild, Margaret Ruth Phillips preceded her grandmother in death, having passed away on May 6, 1923.
     Early in girlhood, at the age of 12 years, she became a member of Palestine Baptist church, and later when all of her children joined John Creek M.E. Church, which was the home church of their father, she removed her membership. At the time of her death, she was a member of Grace M.E. church of this city. She was also a member of Gallipolis Chapter No. 283 Order of the Eastern Star, Gallia Council, Daughters of America, and Symmes Valley Grange No. 1770.
     Our splendid sister gave her life to a service of love and devotion to her church, where she was active at all times in the different departments. As a mother and wife, she lived a life of true loyalty to the interests of her children and husband.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, December 17, 1926
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                   Top of Page

Wiseman, Neoma G.

     Neoma Gertrude Wiseman, 85, Kineon Avenue, Gallipolis, died at her residence early this morning, Sept. 21, 1993. A homemaker, she was also a member of the Waterloo United Methodist Church, a former member of the Waterloo Order of Eastern Star and a former member of the Waterloo Grange.
     Born July 28, 1908 in Waterloo, she was the daughter of the late Everett E. Knox and Linnie Merle Malone Knox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Berkley Eugene Wiseman; two sons, Berkley Lee Ted Wiseman and Charles Richard Wiseman; three brothers and one sister.
     Survivors include three daughters, Nadine Phillips, Point Pleasant, Alice Salisbury, Patriot and Dorothy Byus, Rodney; one daughter-in-law, Maridell Wiseman, Gallipolis; one sister, Opal Pinson, Washington Court House; nine grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
     Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, September 21, 1993
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Withers, Emma G.

Mrs. Emma G. Withers Dies Sunday Afternoon
Was Widow of late John Withers, Funeral Services Tuesday
     Mrs. Emma G. Withers, widow of the late John A. Withers, passed away Sunday afternoon at her home on Spruce Street, after an illness extending over a period of two years. Mrs. Withers was a kind and devoted mother and was highly respected among her neighbors. She leaves to mourn her lost 2 sons, Clay and Lawrence of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Nettie McCrimmen of Miami, FL and Mrs. Carrie Huron of Vinton, Ohio; also, one sister and four brothers.
     The funeral services, which will be private, will be conducted by Rev. L. O. Forqueran of the Episcopal Church, at her late home on Spruce Street, at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery, beside her husband, in charge of W.N. Hayward.

[Note: Death Certificate -- Emma G. Withers was born 1868 in Mason County, WV; died April 1, 1928 in Gallipolis, 60 years of age. Father: John Christy.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 2, 1928
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wolf, Elizabeth Canterberry

     Elizabeth Canterberry Wolf was born February 17, 1836, in the state of Virginia. She was united in marriage to John Wolf June 29, 1855 in Carter county, Ky. To this union were born six children; five daughters and one son: Elenora, Viola, Arzilla, William and Maggie. William and Viola preceded her to the better land many years ago. She joined the United Brethren church about the year 1858, and lived a christian life until death.
     Five years ago last February she attached her membership to the Christain Order church, that being the nearest denomination to her home. She had been afflicted for many years and bore her suffering with christian patience. She was an affectionate wife, patient mother, kind friend and neighbor and left bright evidence that she has gone to enjoy the reward prepared for the faithful unto death. She died June 25, 1899; burial by Undertaker Thos. Wise at Bethel cemetery June 26, 1899. Funeral conducted by Rev. Jebu Rose of the M. E. Church.

Gallipolis Journal
Wednesday, June 28, 1899
Vol. LXIV NO. 32
Transcribed by Charles Wright

Wolfe, Lewis

Lewis Wolfe, 80, Dies Alone In His 4th Avenue Home
Body Found Friday - Funeral Set For 2 Sunday
     Lewis Wolfe, who was a well-known figure about town, was found dead Friday afternoon in the two-room dwelling on Fourth Avenue at Pine Street where he lived alone. The coroner Dr. Paul Foster, thought he had probably died early in the week from a heart attack.
     He was the son of Mallory and Mary Margaret Hill Wolfe, and was born in Mason County, W. Va. 80 years ago last Jan. 20.
     His survivors are three sons, Opha, New Philadelphia, Maston, Holcomb W. Va. and Otie, Richmond, W. Va; two brothers Edmund Wolfe, Jefferson, O., and Ira Wolfe, Athens and a sister Mrs. Debora Cobb of Jacksonville, Fla.
     Claude Miller is in charge of arrangements for the funeral which will be held Sunday 2 p. m. at the former Elias Wetherholt funeral home, First Avenue and Cedar Street. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery.

The Gallia Times
May 25, 1946
Gallipolis, Ohio
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

Wolford, Donald

     Donald Wolford, 72, Route 2, Vinton, died unexpectedly Monday in the Oak Hill Community Medical Center. He was a retired coal miner and a lumberman and attended the Prospect Enterprise Baptist Church.
     He was born Jan. 1, 1917 in Freeburn, KY, son of the late Islar and Mexico Mounts Wolford. Also surviving are one son, Thelmer Wolford of Vinton; three daughters, Mrs. William (Ann) Hawks of Vinton, Mrs. Chris (Donna) Brown of Bidwell and Mrs. Bob (Betty) Fin of Vinton; three brothers, Anthony Wolford, Jake Wolford and Carl Wolford, all of Freeburn; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Perry Officiating. Burial will be in the Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call the funeral home 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday.

[Note: Died December 18, 1989]

Gallipolis Paper
December, 1989
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Womeldorff, Daniel

     Daniel Womeldorff, late of this county, died at his residence at Tremont, in Illinois, a few days since. In the death of this man, his wife has lost a kind and affectionate husband, his children lost their best friend, his parents a dutiful son, his neighbors a ready assistant in promoting their best interests and the community a valuable citizen. Mr. Womeldorff removed to Illinois, where he could raise a family of children to whom he could give each a farm, but in the midst of his usefulness death has cut him off, leaving a kind and devoted wife and seven children to mourn their irreparable loss. He died the death of a christian, with the blessed hope of the remission of his sins through the atoning grace of Jesus Christ; his last words were, "I am going home, I feel that my departure will be in peace, my eternal happiness secure."

Gallipolis Journal
June 29, 1854
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                          Top of Page

Womeldorff, James W.

DEATH OF MR. WOMELDORFF
     Mr. James W. Womeldorff, stricken with paralysis at his home in Green township, near Mt. Zion Church, something like two weeks ago, departed this life Sunday evening at 6:30, August 31, 1902, near 70 years of age. His funeral services will be conducted at Mt. Zion Church, Tuesday, at 2:30 sun time, by Rev. John W. McCormick, his burial following by Wetherholt in Mt. Zion Church yard.
     Mr. Womeldorff was an old veteran of this county and comes from one of the pioneer families of the county. He was a son of Michael and Jane Waddell-Womeldorff, and had brothers Daniel, William, George, John, David and Frank, and sisters Mary Ann Holmes, Mrs. Janet Eagle and Mrs. J.P.R. Waddell, Frank being the last surviving member of the family.
     He was united in marriage with Miss Lodicia Smeltzer, a sister of John, Peter, D. M. and Henry Smeltzer, and Mrs. Nan Wigner and Mrs. John Swigert. He left children, Mrs. Cass C. Kerr of Monte Vista, Colorado, and Messrs. J. D. and L. A. Womeldorff, Miss Anna Womeldorff and Mrs. Ed. F. Hawk. He was born November 8, 1832, was kind and genial in his nature, a clever neighbor, fond of hunting and outdoor sports. He had been an invalid from an accident for a long time and gradually failed, the infirmites of old age finally overcoming him, to the regret of all.

The Gallipolis Weekly
Tribune Thursday, September 4, 1902
Contributed by Maj. J.. M. Smeltzer

Womeldorff, Lewis

Decedent Selected His Pall Bearers
      Pall bearers at the funeral of Lewis A. Womeldorff this afternoon were the ones he named last Sunday in an off-hand way while conversing with Harry K. Mills. They are Harry K., Ira J. and Fred Mills, Tom Smeltzer, Will Harrison and Rufus Pitchford.
      At the time of the conversation R. Womeldorff was apparently feeling quite well and is not suspected of having any premonition of an early death.

Gallia County newspaper
November 18, 1938
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin   

Wood, Harry A.

     Harry A. Wood, age 82, died at 1:30a.m. July 1, 1951. Leading cause of death was Mulitple Sclerosis. He was a retired field representative for the International Harvester Co.of Springfield, Ohio. Mr. Wood founded and was a director of the Commercial Savings Bank of Gallipolis. Son of John H. and Amantha S. Roach Wood. Husband of Amantha Brandebury, whom he married in 1902, and she died 1938. and Lillian Oakes, whom he married in 1939, and she died Feb. 8, 1962.
     On the Board of Trustees of Rio Grande College, Rio Grande, Ohio in 1951. Mr. Wood's family founded Rio Grande College and he was a secretary and director on the college board of directors. He also was a trustee of the school's endowment fund. He was a member of the Morning Dawn Lodge of Masons Commandery No. 43, Moriah Council No.32 and Gallipolis Chapter no. 59, Cincinnati Consistory of Scottish Rite and the Aladdin Temple of the Shrine.
     Surviving at that time he had a nephew, Probate Judge John Howell of Gallipolis. Great uncle to Mrs. Mary F. Oakes Spencer, of Columbus, Ohio and Mrs. Davida A. Oakes McMullen, of Williamson, W.Va.. Emrick-Scott Funeral Home, 1422 Lincoln Street Portsmouth, Ohio.
     Buried in Calvery Baptist Cemetery, Rio Grande, Ohio

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Jul.2, 1951
Transcribed by Cheryl A. Enyart

Wood, Joseph M.

Joseph M. Wood
     Joseph Mauch Wood, 81, for 22 years Judge of the Sub District Common Pleas Court in his section died at his home in Athens today.
     The district served by the judge comprised five counties, Athens, Washington, Monroe, Vinton and Perry. Judge Weed was born in Gallia County. He was the son of the late [error here in paper..information missing] Perry Wood and Harry Wood, Rio Grande and Mrs Fred Mills are his cousins.
     He was a brother of the late Mrs. R. Z Haning.
     Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Athens.

[Note: death certificate Joseph Mauch Wood was born July 28, 1850 in Gallia County and died Feb. 9, 1931 in Athens; 80 years 6 months and 9 days of age. Widower/Emily Pullins; Father: James Perry Woods; Mother Rebecca Mauch. Cause of death: Bronchial Asthma. Burial Athens, Ohio]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Feb. 11, 1931
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wood, Mary Ann Pickens

     Mary Ann Pickens Wood, 67, of Gallipolis, died Saturday, April 7, 2001 in St Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia.
     She was born September 13, 1933 at Kerr Station, daughter of the late David A. Pickens and Margaret Tuner Pickens.
     She was a homemaker and member of the Gallia County Historical Society and Gallia County Genealogical Society.
     In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Charles E. Wood, in 1999, a great-granddaughter, Hanna Lea Holley, a brother Eugene Pickens; and a sister, Margaret Margoles.
     Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Ann E. and mark Merola of Patriot, three sons and daughter-in-laws, Charles D. and Marjorie L. Wood of Gallipolis, Michael A. and Mary C. Wood of Richmond, Kentucky, and William J. and Jennine Wood of Gallipolis, nine grandchildren, Jessica and Michael Weber of Gallipolis, Burt and Clayton Wood of Gallipolis, Michael and Pamela Wood of Richmond, Kentucky and Lee Ann, Shanna, and Markie Carter of Patriot; a great-grandson Eric Michael Weber of Gallipolis and two sisters, Julia Prose of Gallipolis, and Louise “Mickey” Johnson of Gallipolis.
     A private service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 9, 2001 in William Funeral Home, with Monsignor William Myers officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 8, 2001
Transcribed by Marjorie Wood                                                                        Top of Page

Wood, Noah

Noah A. Wood Gage Merchant Dies Suddenly
Last Rites Wednesday At 2
     Noah A. Wood, a member of a prominent Gallia county family was found dead early Sunday evening in the general store at Gage which he had conducted for more than thirty years.
     Mr. Wood lived alone and spent most of his time in his place of business. A light was seen in the store by neighors as late as midnight Saturday and relatives and friends, who talked with him Saturday, had not been told if he had been feeling ill. Patrons going to the store Sunday morning were not able to rouse him and when he did not put in an appearance during the day his neighbors became alarmed and called his nephew, John W. Ropeter, in this city. With Sheriff Hatfield and Dr. N. H. Foster, coroner, Mr. Ropeter broke into the building and found that his uncle had been dead, probably for several hours. Death was the result of a heart attack it was reported by Dr. Foster.
     Mr. Wood was born in the community where he died and spent his entire life of 58 years. He was the son of the late Noah Wilson Wood and there remain of his family two brothers and two sisters: J. J. Wood, who lives just beyond Gage, and Hampton Wood of Wynn, Ark., Mrs. Harriet Davis, widow of Dan Davis at Gage and Mrs. William (Mary) Ropeter at Centenary.
     Arrangements are being completed by W. W. Phillips of Waterloo funeral director, who will bring the body to the home of Mrs. Ropeter Tuesday and friends may call there after 5 p.m. The last rites will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Salem church by Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Burial in the church cemetery.

[Note: dates from stone in Salem Baptist cemetery, Perry Twp., 1884-1941]

Gallipolis newspaper
1941
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin

Wood, Peggy

     Peggy L. Wood, 67, Canal Winchester, died Monday, April 24, 1995 at her residence. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxilliary 220, Gallipolis OES 283, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Grant Women's Service Board and the Canal Winchester Historical Society.
     Survivors include her husband, Robert Wood, one son, Robert (Raigene) Wood II of Canal Winchester; Three daughters, Kitty (Victor) Argobright of Canal Winchester, Cheryl Mathias of Lancaster and Vicki (David) Clark of Goodland, Fla.; her mother, Malinda Bradbury of Westerville; one brother, Keith Bradbury of Westerville; one sister, Allie Hawley of Middleport; and 11 grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her father, J. Perry Bradbury'; and two granddaughters, Melissa and Malinda Mathias.
     The service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Faith United Methodist Church 15 W. Columbus Street, Canal Winchester, with the Rev. Dean Feldmeyer officiating. Burial will follow in Union Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Memorial Fund or the cancer library at Grant Medical Center c/o Grant Development, 340 E. Town Street, Columbus.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 1995
Transcribed by J. Farley

Wood, Ruthie

Miss Ruthie Wood
     Gallipolis -- Funeral services for Miss Ruthie Wood, 49, of Columbus, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the McCoy Funeral Home at Vinton by the Rev. David Fields Jr. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
     Miss Wood, a former resident of Gallia County, died Sunday in University Hospital at Columbus. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of Ciell and Dora Wood of Columbus. Other survivors include a sister and three brothers.

Athens Messenger
May 19, 1970
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker                                                      Top of Page

Wood, Vincent

     Vincent Wood, born October 27, 1826, in Campbell County, Va., died at his home near Cora, O., Nov 15, 1894, of stomach disease.
     He was the son of Robert and Catharine Wood, who came to this county from Virginia in 1831, and bought land near Rio Grande. Of thirteen children, one brother, Wm. H. Wood, of Cora, O., and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy J. Weeden, of Washington and Mrs. Ellen Harbour, of W. Va. survive him.
     He went West in the fifties and remained but a few years, when he returned to Ohio, and, on August 15, 1861, was married to Mrs. Keziah Davenport, who survives him. Three children were born to them, two of whom, Geo. P. Wood and Mrs. Roselina Gates, are living. We might say that he spent the whole of his life in Gallia County.
     He professed religion and joined the Mt. Zion United Brethern Church in 1856, and was a member of the same church at his death.
     His remains were interred by Glassburn, of Porter, at the "Old Pine" Cemetery, on Saturday, November 17, 1894. Rev. Chapman, of Oak Hill, officiating. In disposition, he was declining, gentle, kind and obliging, and sought it to be good rather than great; and truly it may be said that

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 8, 1894
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Woodall, Charles

     Charles H. Woodall, 61, of 301 1/2 7th. Avenue, Huntington, died Sunday in a Huntington hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Klingel Carpenter Mortuary. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Burial Park.
     He was born Jan. 14, 1917, in Putnam County, WV, a son of Alpha Jeffries Woodall of Point Pleasant and the late William R. Woodall. He was a retired employee of the Ohio River Company. He was a resident of Huntington [remainder of story missing]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Sept. 5, 1978 [Page 2, Column 4]
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Woodruff, Christena Smeltzer

OBITUARY
     Christena Smeltzer Woodruff, daughter of Adam and Margaret Smeltzer, was born in Gallia county near Gallipolis, Ohio, January 4, 1837, and was called to her Heavenly Home February 10, 1915, aged 78 years, 1 month, and 6 days. In the fall of 1851, she came with her parents to Shelby county and located on a farm north of Sidney. On October 12, 1854, she was united in marriage with Alfred Woodruff, this union was blessed with seven children, three sons and four daughters, one daughter preceding her mother in the Spirit World in infancy.
     She leaves to mourn her loss her aged husband and the following children: Margaret J., George W., Emma A., Thomas G., Lenora Pearl and Reuben S. Woodruff, and eighteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, four brothers and a host of friends.
     Mrs. Woodruff was born of God in 1853 under the labors of Moses Hibbard of the Central Ohio conference of the M.E. church. All the years since she has lived a consistent Christian life, a life of self-sacrifice, a life of pure Christian love, without a doubt she has gone to Heaven.

The Sidney Journal
Tuesday February 16, 1915
Contributed by Maj. J. M. Smeltzer                                                                  Top of Page

Woodruff, Helen Irene Montgomery

Mrs. Woodruff, 53, Succumbs In Huntington
     Helen Irene Montgomery Woodruff, 53, Wilkesville, died Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. in the Huntington Cabell Hospital. She was born on Nov. 16, 1914 in Wilkesville, daughter of the late Charles and Debbie Montgomery. She was married to Alva Woodruff in 1936, in Salem, W. Va.
     Surviving are two sons, Jack Woodruff, Westerville and Francis, Columbus. One grandson survives. Three brothers and two sisters also survive: Joan Montgomery, Reynoldsburg and Mrs. Richard (Audrey) Maline, Jackson; Francis Montgomery and Claude Montgomery, Jackson and Paul Montgomery, Langsville.
     Services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home in Vinton. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday afternoon and evening.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, May 25, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Woods, Amanda

Vinton Leaderets
     Mrs. Amanda Woods, widow of the late Campbell Woods, died last Saturday at the home of her only daughter, Mrs. Ellen Sheppard, near Durgan, after an illness of several weeks. Her death was due principally to infirmities of old age coupled with a severe cold which she contracted in attending the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Susan Scott, about two months ago from which she never recovered.
     Mrs. Woods makes the third sister that has died within the past three months. Mrs. Susan Scott of Vinton, died on Nov. 21st, at the age of 82 years, and Mrs. Mary Wiseman of Salem township died on Nov. 25th, at the age of 89 years.
     The combined ages of the three sisters was 248 years, or an average of almost 88 years. J. H. Bard of near Vinton and Mrs. Margaret J. Reisinger of Pinkneyville, Ill., are the only living members of the Bard family out of a family of eleven children.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, Feb. 28, 1908
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                Top of Page

Woodward, Sallie E.

River Captain's Widow is Dead
     Mrs. Sallie E. Woodward, 59, widow of Capt. Tom Woodward, died Saturday at 1:15 p.m. in Holzer Hospital. She had suffered a stroke prior to entering the hospital, where she was a patient for eight days. Her condition had gradually worsened and the end had been expected for several days.
     Most of her life was spent in Gallipolis, where she attended the local schools and was graduated from Gallia Academy High School. She was noted as a musician, with an outstanding voice and was in demand on many programs.
     Mrs. Woodward was born at Bidwell on Sept. 9, 1896, the daughter of the late George E. and Nellie Beardsley Sawyers. Those who survive of her immediate family are Mrs. Harris (Ruth) Doepping, Director of Vocal Music in the Gallipolis schools and Alva of Columbus.
     After her graduation from the local schools she was married to Capt. Tom Woodward, a steamboat captain and they established their home on Lower Second Ave. Capt. Wodward preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1946. In 1942, they had moved to the former Will Ingles place on Rt. 775. To this union three children were born and survive: Mrs. George (Jean) Davis of Gallipolis; Tom at home and George who lives on an adjoining farm. There are twelve grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Wetherholt Funeral Home. Rev. Paul M. Niswander, Minster of Grace Methodist, of which she was a member, will officiate and burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipols Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Woodyard, George Henry

G. H. Woodyard, Farmer, Claimed
Dies This Morning At Crown City Home
     George Henry Woodyard, 85, retired farmer, died suddenly at 6:10 a.m. today at his home in Crown City. Coronary thrombosis was the cause of death, according to the official verdict of Dr. Donald R. Warehime, Gallia County coroner.
     A native of Cabell county, W. Va., the decedent is survived by his widow, Mrs. Della Woodyard, and three sons and three daughters from a former marriage: Walter and Jesse Woodyard, Crown City; Stanley Woodyard, Rome; Mrs. Claude (Bessie ) Sheets, Mercerville; Mrs. Oliver (Emma) Rose, Gallipolis; Mrs. Liston (Leacy) Halley, Rio Grande. Another son, Charles Bryan Woodyard preceded him death.
     Friends may call at the late residence after 5 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Crown City Methodist Church (the decedent was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church), with the Rev. Ben Pinson, Lawrence County, officiating. F. L. Stevers will bury the body in Good Hope Cemetery.

Gallipolis, Daily Tribune
Thursday, March 2, 1950
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

Woolcock, Molly

     Graveside services were held today in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Huntington, W.Va. for Molly Woolcock, a former Gallipolis resident who died April 18 in Rockford, Ill., where she had resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. Dean Eisel.
     The widow of Goodman E. Woolcock of Logan, W. Va., she moved to Gallipolis in 1954 and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
     Also surviving are a grandson, Jacob Eisel of Lafayette, Ind.; three granddaughters, Mrs. Peter Hoy of Dublin, Mrs. Sandra Wilson of Panama City, Fla., and Mrs. Jane Clancy of Saudi Arabia; eight great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; and two nieces, Mrs. Naaman Aldredge of Logan, W.Va., and Mrs. Frank Krohmar of Pottstown, Pa. A daughter, Mrs. Dorothy DePietro, preceded her in death.
     Arrangements were by Klingel-Carpenter Funeral Home, Huntington.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 22, 1985
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                              Top of Page

Woolford, Frannie

Mrs. Woolford Dead
     Mrs. Fannie Woolford, 76, died at her home in Huntington last week and the funeral and burial were at Providence church in Guyan township Thursday. She had been a member of that church 56 years.
She was the mother of J. Elmer Pritchard of this city, Mrs. Houck of Columbus and Mrs. Lon Houck of Huntington. She is survived by fourteen grandchildren and a like number of great-grandchildren.

Gallipolis paper
No date
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Woolum, John

     John Woolum, 85, of Rt. 2, Patriot, died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Chillicothe. Born Nov. 26, 1896, in Greenfield Township, Gallia County, son of the late Minnie Griffis, he was a retired farmer, World War I Veteran, having served in the Army and attended Gallia Baptist Church.
     He married Cassie Faye Carpenter on Feb. 2, 1924 and she also preceded him in death on Dec. 7, 1965. Surviving are four sons, George and Benjamin, both of Rt. 2, Patriot, Jasper of Plain City and Richard of Inwood, WV; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Faye) Waters and Mrs. Earl (Eileen) Ross, both of Cleveland and Mrs. Edna Lowe of Columbus, 28 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Six children, a brother and a sister also preceded him in death.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Gallia Baptist Church, with the Rev. Gerald Brown officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. A flag presentation will be made by VFW Post 4464.

[Note: Died Feb. 28, 1982]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 1, 1982 Page A4
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wooten, Ellen Beaver

Mrs. Albert Wooten Victim of Paralysis
     Mrs. Ellen Beaver Wooten, wife of Albert Wooten, died at 9:35 Tuesday night at their home in Yellowtown (Thivener). She suffered a stroke of paralysis two weeks ago and had been bedfast thereafter. Prior to that her physical condition had been fairly good but her mind was cloudy for a couple of years.
     Mrs. Wooten was a native of Lawrence county but most of her 79 years had been spent in this county. She was twice married. Her first husband was the late William Beaver and she is survived by the following children of this union: John Beaver, Gallipolis Route 4; Mrs. Lorena Rose, Gallipolis; Mrs., Frona Monk, Jackson; Mrs. Ola Bailey, Columbus; Edgar Beaver, Washington. Charles and George Beaver may be living but they have not been heard from in years.
     Funeral arrangements will not be completed until messages have been exchanged, but burial will be at St. Nicholas by Undertaker A. E. Tope.
     Mrs. Wooten was a member of the Church of God. Her distressing health had caused much sorrow to all who knew her.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
June 1, 1932
Transcribed by Kathy Hill- Lynch (gg-granddaughter)                                    Top of Page

Wooten, John Riley

CROSSED THE BAR
J.R. Wooten Died Suddenly at Athens Hospital Monday Morning
     Death came suddenly to John Riley Wooten, a well known citizen of Wellston, Monday morning at the Athens Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past two months.
     Mr. Wooten was born in Gallia County sixty-two years ago but has been a resident of Wellston for 34 years, being employed as a miner until his health failed. He was a splendid citizen and his affliction caused widespread regret.
     Surviving him are his wife, who was formerly Alice Campbell, three daughters and two sons, Mrs. John Gray of this city; Mrs. P. B. Higgins of Nelsonville; Mrs. M.C. Barrett and Will Wooten of Columbus and Harry Wooten of Hamden. He also leaves an aged mother, Mrs. Malinda Gilbert of Alger, five brothers and one sister, G.W. and Hile Wooten of Alger; Joshua of Indiana; William of Coffeyville, KS; Albert T. of Gallipolis and Mrs. J.S. Starkey of South Wellston.
     The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at one o'clock at the Baptist Church. Those called here by Mr. Wooten's death were Albert Wooten, G. W. Wooten, Mr. and Mrs. Barrett, Mr and Mrs. Pearl Higgins and son Warren, Will Wooten, Miss Hazel Starkey of Springfield, a niece, the bereaved wife's sister-in-law, Mrs. Ella Campbell and daughter Blanche of Columbus and Stephen Davis, a brother-in-law of Thealka, KY.

[Note: Death Certificate Born 1854; died March 26, 1916 - no parents listed]

Gallipolis Paper
No Date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                         

Wooten, Paul Elwood

Blanden Man Dies
     Paul Elwood Wooten, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wooten of Bladen, R.D. 1 died at 7 o'clock at the Holzer hospital where he had been a patient about two weeks. His age was 6 years, 10 months, 8 days.
     Surviving beside the parents are brothers, Alfred, 14; Edward, 12; and Talmadge, 4. One brother preceded him in death.

[Note: dates from stone in St. NIck's cemetery, Clay Twp., 1933-1940]

Gallipolis newspaper
1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                         Top of Page

Wooten, Rosalie

MRS. WADE WOOTEN DEAD
     Mrs. Rosalie Wooten, 19, wife of Mr. Wendell Wooten, Mercerville merchant, died in the Holzer Hospital Thursday night, following the birth of a baby girl early Thursday morning.
     Besides her husband and baby, she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Northup of Gallipolis and brothers, Lowell and Francis and sisters, Eleanor and Eva Northup.
     Funeral services were Saturday at Providence Baptist Church by Rev. Jennings Cremeens, burial following there.

[Note: Death Certificate shows name as Rosalie Violet Wooten born March 12, 1913; died May 19, 1932, 19 years, 2 months and 9 days of age. Wife of Wade Wooten..Parents: Charles Northup and Della Eblin...Burial Providence Cemetery]

Gallipolis Paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wooten, Wade

Death Claims Wade Wooten
Resigned Teacher’s Rites Wednesday
     Wade Wooten, 49, who resigned as teacher of Brush College School in Clay Twp. Jan. 27, died at noon Saturday in Memorial Hospital, Huntington, where he had been admitted Jan. 31. A heart ailment was the cause of death. His illness dated back to early last summer, when he became a patient in Holzer Hospital for two weeks. He improved slowly, and, in September, he began his school at Brush College, but he became worse again.
     Second son of the late John and Savannah Johnson Wooten. Wade Wooten was born Oct. 28, 1900, in Clay Twp. He was twice married; first in 1930 to Rosalee Northup, who passed away in 1932. To them were born two daughters - Carolyn, who lived with her paternal grandparents and is now a senior in Gallia Academy High School, and a girl who died in infancy. In 1940 he married Miss Ruth Jones, who survives with a daughter, Wilda Kay, who is also a student in the Gallipolis city schools.
     Mr. Wooten was a teacher all his life, except for eight years employment at the Gallipolis State Institute. He was graduated from Mercerville High School and attended Rio Grande College for his teachers’ training.
     Besides his widow, and daughters, Mr. Wooten is survived by his aged mother, Mt. Sterling, one sister, Mrs. Brice (Sibyl) Toops, Mt. Sterling; and two brothers, Russell Wooten, Gallipolis and Clyde Wooten, address unknown. The decedent was a member of the now defunct JOUAM chapter.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Providence Baptist Church, of which he was a member with the Rev. Charles Lusher officiating. Burial will be made by Coleman R. Halley in Providence Cemetery.

[Note: Date of Death of March 4, 1950]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, March 6, 1950
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron
Baughman, David Cornelius                                                                        Top of Page

Workman, Oscar J.

     Word was received here today of the death of Oscar J. Workman on May 18, at Bethesda North Hospital near Milford, Ohio. A native of Gallia County, Mr. Workman was the son of the late Rev. Floyd and Jennie Pauley Workman.
     He is survived by his wife, Lucille, five daughters, 11 grandchildren, six sisters and five brothers. A son and infant brother preceded him in death.
     Funeral services were held May 21 at Noakes Funeral Home, Milford. Area relatives attending the funeral were Rev. Ralph and Carol Workman, Wallace and Jennie Henry, Arnold, Anna Merrill, Genie Barnett and Mary Jo Fulks.

[Note: Died May 18, 1983]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 25, 1983 Page B10
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Worman, Kenneth M.

     Gallipolis, a veteran of WWII died at 8:15 pm Friday in Veteran's Hospital, Johnson City, TN. He had been in failing health for several years and was formerly employed as assistant engineer with the Gallia County Highway Dept.
     A native of Gallia County, he was a son of the late Trafford and Mary Jones Worman. He was amember of the First Presbyterian Church, Elks, V.F.W and Eagles, all in Gallipolis.
     Surviving are a daughter, Karen, of Gallipolis, three sisters Mrs. Jack (Dorothy) Wolfe of Ironton, Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Davis of Delaware, Ohio, Ms Frances Worman of Gallipolis.
     Services will be at 1 PM Tuesday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, Gallipolis. Rev Linson Stebbins and Rev Glen Huebolt officating with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis. Military graveside rites will be conducted by V.F.W. Post 4464. Friends may call at the funeral home 7-9 today.

Ironton Tribune
November 16, 1970
Contributed by Fran Brown

Worman, William H.

Worman Funeral Held At Old Home
     Funeral services for William H. Worman were largely attended and included a group of friends from Charleston. In accord with a change made after the first announcement, the funeral was held at the Worman homestead near Kerr, Rev. W. Scott Westerman officiating.
     Active pall bearers were Harry K. Mills, John N. Mills, Homer Kerr, R. S. Kerr, Ned Hamilton, Cass C. Kerr, and Judge W. R. White. Honarary pall bearers, O. J. White, C. T. Robinson, E.L. Mills and Willard Grover. Burial was at Mound Hill.

[Note: from stone: b 5 Jul 1878, d 26 Jul 1940]

Gallipolis newspaper
July 1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                         Top of Page

Worner, Henry C.

H. C. Worner Dies At 81
     Henry C. Worner, 81, a retired miner and mechanic, who resided at 960 First Ave., died in Holzer Hospital at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday. He had been in declining health for two years, and had been a patient at the hospital since the first of the week.
     He spent most of his life at Adena, where he was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Olive Branch Church. He had resided in Gallipolis for two years.
     A native of Tuscarawas county, he was born on Nov. 28, 1877, to Christopher and Katherine Wertz Worner. He was married to the former Anna Shafe on Dec., 24, 1901, and she died 12 years ago.
     Surviving are Mrs. S. R. Fleming and Mrs. Raymond Mullen, both of Gallipolis, Harland Worner of Middleport and Kenneth Worner of New Athens, seven grandchildren, a great-grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Mashby Shafe of New Philadelphia and Mrs. Ida Davey of Mineral City. Three sisters and a brother preceded him in death.
     The body has been sent to the Hargrave Funeral home at Adena, where services and burial will be held. The Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home had charge of arrangements.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, July 23, 1959
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Wray, Otis
Phillips, Clarence

Continue Dragging For Bodies of Two
     Dragging for the bodies of Otis (Sherry) Wray, 27, and Clarence Phillips, 20, who drowned Tuesday night in the Ohio River below Bladen, continued today. Wray, a War Veteran, was the son of Grant and Bessie Ward Wray, who live at Bethel, back of Bladen. Three brothers also survive.
     Phillips was the son of Chauncey and Grace Phillips, who reside on Horse Creek. The double drowning was reported to county and state authorities here early Wednesday morning and the search began immediately. The tragedy occurred when a boat in which the two were riding on the Ohio River turned over, tossing the two victims, as well as a brother of Clarence, Paul Phillips, 17, into the water. Paul managed to swim to shore.

[Note for Clarence Phillips: Buried Swan Creek Cemetery, Ohio Twp. - from stone 1927 - 1948]

[Note for Otis Wray: Buried Bethel Cemetery, Ohio Twp. - from stone 9/17/1920 - 8/3/1948]

Gallipolis paper
Date August 1948
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Wray, Otis Lee

     It is hard to understand, yet with submission, we must bow or doubt the guiding of thy hand or question why or how. We know the why is always best. Thy way, a way that has been tried, was for mankind that thou has died.
     August 3, 1948, Tuesday night brought forth the tragic ending of Otis Lee Wray, beloved husband of Shirley Adele Drake Wray and son of Grant and Bessie Ward Wray of Bladen, Ohio. Otis was born September 17, 1920 near Apple Grove, W.Va. at the time of his death he was 27 years 10 months and 16 days. He was a Veteran of World War II and during that time, while stationed at Tacoma, Washington, Otis and Shirley met, and April 1, 1944, were united in marriage, later he was sent over seas, having entered the service July 27, 1942, and was discharged March 8, 1946, after 2 years, 7 months and 26 days serving his country. Their short married life of 4 years was beautiful, and during many sweet memories will live on and will be a pleasure to recall.
     He also leaves four brothers: Marvin Kenneth, Thurman; Garland and David, Chester; one infant sister, Earnestine preceded him in death, three nieces and two nephews survive and a host of relatives and friends.

Gallipolis Paper
Date: August 1948
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith                                                                    Top of Page

Wray, William A.

W. A. Wray, Farmer, Dies At Apple Grove
     William A. Wray, 81, a retired farmer, and widely known resident of Apple Grove, died yesterday morning at his home following a brief illness.
     Mr. Wray was born December 19, 1866, at Ashton, a son of the late C.F. and Mary Waugh Wray. He had spent the greater part of his life in Mason County. Surviviors are the widow, Mrs. Blanche Grover Wray, a son, William W. Wray, of Charleston, a brother, John Wray of Columbus, O., and two sisters, Mrs. Etta Hannah, of Cottageville, o., and Mrs. Fannie King of Apple Grove.
     Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Beale Chapel, with burial in the chapel cemetery. The Rev. Earl Purdue will officiate. Pallbearers who have been selected are Messrs. Randall Hogsett, Joe Hogsett, William Kirk, John Hanly, Campbell Stevens and John Sayre.

Gallipolis paper
Date Unknown
Transcribed by Theresa E. Smith

Wray, Wilson

Death Takes A Retired Farmer
     Wilson Wray, 54, a retired farmer passed away at 7:20 A.M. Sunday his home at 912 Walnut street, Fostoria. He was a native of West Virginia, having been born in Cabell county, April 18, 1873, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Creed Wray.
     Mr. Wray was united in marriage March 20, 1898 in Gallia county and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bell Wray. She was formerly Miss Bell Lewis of this county. Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. E. F. Zimmerman and Mrs. J. A. Greenlee, both of Fostoria, one son, Everett Wray, two brothers, Ed Wray of Fostoria and William Wray of Illinois, three sisters, Mrs. Ed Mobelry of Huntington, W. Va. and Mrs. Bess Orr of Glo, Ky, and Mrs. Fred Whitehead of Shellrock, Iowa.
     The deceased was a member of the Church of God. Funeral services was held at the Harold Funeral Home Tuesday at 10 A.M. conducted by Rev. Mr. Halmen. Burial in Fountain cemetery.

[Note: Death Certifcate gives death date as 8 May 1927]

Gallipolis paper
1927
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                   Top of Page

Wright, Andrew

OBITUARY
     Andrew Wright, the son of Wyatt and Susannah Wright was born in Perry Township, Gallia County, Ohio on Dec. 1, 1858 and departed this life Nov. 14, 1938; age 79 years, 11 months and 13 days.
     He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Jenkins in 1881 and to this union was born nine children, two of whom died in early childhood. He leaves to mourn his departure the following children: Mrs. Sarah Alice Keller, Wyatt Wright, David J. Wright and Mrs. Jennie Davis of Columbus; William H. Wright and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Poole of Springfield and Ben Wright at home. Two sisters, Mrs. Linnie Price and Mrs. Mattie Prose, 22 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren.
     Had he lived until Dec. 1, he would have reached his 80th birthday and all of these years have been spent on the same farm. During this long period of time he was found busily engaged in his daily work and few were the days he missed on account of illness. He was still able to go about his daily tasks until his eyesight totally failed him about 3 years ago. After the death of his companion June 8, 1937, he has been cared for in the old home by his son,Ben and his family.
     Andy as he was called by his neighbors and friends was a hard worker and always took pride in doing his work well. He had a great deal of patience in carrying out each little detail of his task and spared neither time nor labor in doing it exactly right. He was neat and orderly about the care of tools and everything was kept exactly in its place. Living in the age of horses and horse drawn machinery he was conceded to have no equal in handling of horses and in the care of machinery. He was a good neighbor and none ever went to ask a favor of him without getting it, many times leaving his work at home to help his neighbors in tasks that they could not do themselves.
     During his last illness he seemed to be resigned to his fate and bore his infirmities without murmuring or complaining and has passed into the Great Beyond leaving us to emulate his virtues and to cherish his memory.

Card of Thanks
     We desire to express our thanks to our friends and relatives for their kindness in the bereavement and burial of our dear father. We also thank Rev. Cremeens and Rev. Brewer for their consoling words. Those who assisted in the singing and Mr. Davis and Mr. Thomas as undertakers. Those who contributed flowers or helped in any way.
                                                                   Wright Children

[Note: buried in Salem Baptist Cemetery in Perry Township]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 4, 1938
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Wright, Anna

     Mrs. Anna Wright, widow of the late Thomas Wright, of Addison Tp., died at the residence of her son-in-law, David A. Keeler, Thursday, the 12th.
The deceased was in her 76th year. The funeral was held Saturday, Rev. Powers officiating. Interment at the Wright Cemetery.

The Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, January 21, 1893
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                Top of Page

Wright, Berkley

     Capt. Berkley Wright, 85, formerly of 405 Fifth Ave., Kanauga, died Tuesday at Holzer Medical Center. He was a retired riverboat captain for the American Barge Line.
     Born Jan. 23, 1902 near Winfield, W.Va., he was a son of the late Henry Floyd Wright and Elizabeth Gladman Wright.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ethel Wright, on June 18, 1982; two brothers, one half-brother and one half-sister.
     Surviving are three sons, Edward Wright of Gallipolis, Allen Berkley Wright of Kermit, W.Va., and Robert Wright of Melbourne, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Faye) Lambert of Belle, W.Va., and Mrs. George (Dorothy) Coleman of Cheshire; two half-sisters, Ella Maye Yeauger of Ft. White, Fla., and Mrs. George (Gladie) Sheets of Gallipolis; two half-brothers, Raymond Easter of Ironton and George Easter of Ironton; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
     Services will be conducted Saturday, 1: p.m. at Willis Funeral Home, Rev. C. J. Lemley officiating. Burial follows at Addison-Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Steve Lambert, Philip Scott Brown, Leroy Lambert, Mark Coleman, Bruce Coleman and Donley Strong..

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1987
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Wright, Eugene D.

EUGENE D. WRIGHT, 68, RIVERMAN, DIES 3:25 THIS MORNING
Funeral is set for 2 Sunday: burial at Pine Street
     EUGENE D WRIGHT, 68, cook on steamboats, died at 3:25 this morning after being bedfast with illness the last two months. He is of the Wright family that in the last five generations has produced 30 or more steamboat captains, pilots etc.
     Funeral will be held at 2 p m Sunday at the Elias Weatherholt Funeral Home with Rev. H. M. Smith in charge. Interment will be made in Pine Street Cemetery by Claude Miller.
     Eugene Wright was born in Scary, W.Va. Aug 15 1877 a son of Stapleton and Lois Dudding Wright. On Oct 5 1922 he married Lena ( Cox )Brothers of this city and she and three children, Edward, Eugene , and Donald survive. There are a stepson, Robert Brothers of Kanauga; a sister Mrs Mollie Simms of Nitro; a brother Captain Jimmie Wright, 83, of Winfield, W.Va and one grandson.
     Eugene was a grandson of Captain Alexander Wright , a picturesque river character, who lived to be 97. His five sons all became Captains. They were Stapleton C and James H both of Scary, William Penn Wright of Pliny, Clairborne Wright of near Leon and George Wright of Poca.

Gallipolis Tribune
17 May 1946
Transcribed by Ernie Wright

Wright, George Albert

Good Man Gone
     George Albert Wright, a highly respected farmer of Sandfork, died Friday, February 7, 1908, aged 69 years, 4 months, and 17 days. He was born in Perry township Sept. 21, 1838, and was married to Miss Rebecca Slagle, Aug. 30, 1860. To this union was born ten children, five sons and five daughters. Besides his faithful wife he leaves four sons and three daughters to mourn their great loss. He also leaves twelve grandchildren, one brother, one sister and a host of friends.
     He was converted and joined the Methodist church in 1876 and his testimony was "My trust is in the Lord and I expect to trust him while I live." He was an honorable upright citizen and had the respect and esteem of all who knew him. Although his suffering was great he never murmured and greatly appreciated the kindness shown him by his friends and neighbors in his last afflictions.
     The funeral was held at Mt. Zion church Sunday morning by Rev. Rice, interment following at the same place.

Gallipolis Bulletin
February 14, 1908
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                          Top of Page

Wright, Gomer Ben

     GOMER BEN WRIGHT 81 of 86 State St, Gallipolis, Ohio died Friday morning in a Gallipolis Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at the Salem Baptist Church of which he was a member, by the Rev Gerald Brown. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
     He was born April 6, 1891 in Perry Township Gallia County, a son of the late Andrew and Mary Jenkins, (WRIGHT ?). A retired farmer, he was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and a charter member of the American Legion. Survivors include the wife, Leona Wood Wright, four daughters, Mrs. Howard West of Springfield, Ohio, Mrs Clyde Price and Mrs Lorene Strausbaugh of Albany Ohio, a brother, Dave Wright, of Columbus; two sisters, Mrs Logan Davis of Columbus and Mrs. Oscar Poole of Springfield, and five grandsons.
     The body will be taken to the church an hour before the services from the Waugh-Halley funeral home at Gallipolis, where friends may call from 7 to 9 pm today.

Huntington Herald Press
about 8 March 1971
Contributed by Ernie Wright

Wright, Lena Mae

Mrs. Wright, 67, Called by Death Sunday
     Mrs. Lena Mae Wright, 67, a resident of 2013 Chestnut St., died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday in Holzer hospital. She had been admitted to the hospital on Saturday, and several months ago had undergone surgery.
     Mrs. Wright was born in Gallipolis on Oct. 29, 1894, one of five children of the late Robert T. and Nannie Patchell Cox. The only survivor of her immediate family is a sister, Mrs. Joe (Florence) Hamblin of Portsmouth. She attended Gallipolis schools.
     Her first marriage was to Walter Brothers of Gallipolis, who preceded her in death. Her second marriage was to Eugene Wright of Scary, W.Va., on Oct. 5, 1922, and he preceded her in death in 1946.
     Four sons who survive are Donald Wright, Tribune photographer of Garfield Ave.,Eugene, at home, Edward Wright of Lorain and Robert Brothers of Columbus. There are seven grandchildren.
     Mrs. Wright attended the First Church of the Nazarene, and services will be held there at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Vernon Shafer will officiate and burial will follow in Pine Street cemetery under the direction of Miller's Home for Funerals. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the service.

[Note by HE: Miller's Funeral Home Records shows her burial as Pine Street.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
October 8, 1962
Transcribed by Henny Evans

Wright, Mary Ethel

     GALLIPOLIS - Mary Ethel Wright, 80, of 405 5th Ave., Kanauga, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday at her residence after a sudden illness.
     Born Nov. 14, 1901, in Mason County, she was the daughter of James and Clara Danner Morrow.
Surviving is her husband, Berkley Wright; three sons, Edward of Gallipolis, Alan of Clermont, W.Va., and Robert of Pompano Beach, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Fay) Lambert of Belle, W.Va. and Mrs. George (Dorothy) Coleman of Cheshire; and 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters, and Carl Morrow, who was raised in the home.
     She was a member of WSCS and the Fair Haven Methodist Church, Kanauga.
     Funeral services will be held 2: p.m. Monday at the Fair Haven Methodist Church, with the Rev. C. J. Lemley officiating. Burial will be at Reynolds Cemetery, Addison. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service Monday. Her grandsons will be pallbearers. Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.

Gallipolis Sunday Times Sentinel
June 20, 1982
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Wunderle, Annis

Death Brings Sorrow to Many Gallia Homes
     Mrs. Annis Wunderle died at her home on Island Side, Sunday, February 23, 1908, aged 71 years, 3 months and 1 day.
     She was the daughter of Solomon and Rebecca Strong and was born in Wilkesville, Ohio. She was united in marriage to Minrod Wunderle in 1856 and since then has resided in this city. To the union were born nine children, one of whom died in infancy, and Mr. Wunderle died December 20, 1906. She leaves one brother, James C. Strong of Vancouver, Washington and the following children: Mary, Maggie and Sadie at home, Carrie of Wilmington, Ettie of Cincinnati, Frank of Columbus, Charles of Pittsburg and James of Lafayette, Ind. All the children were with her in her last moments, the first time    
      Mrs. Wunderle was a good affectionate mother and a faithful wife and was a member of the Methodist church. She was kind and charitable ever ready to aid those in sickness and distress and her death brings sorrow to many hearts.
     The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, interment following at Pine Street by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, February 28, 1908
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

Wynne, David

Death of David Wynne
     David Wynne, a former Gallia County citizen, died at Oak Hill last Friday. He was 55 years of age, and was well known in this county, where he married Miss Mary Jones daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones. He engaged in the hardware business at Oak Hill for many years, served as postmaster under Grover Cleveland and was cashier of the Citizen's Bank until illness caused him to resign. He leaves a wife and one daughter. The burial was at Thurman last Sunday.

Gallipolis Bulletin
May 7, 1909
Vol. XI, No. 20
Transcribed by Charles Wright